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5 benefits of consuming one anaar (pomegranate) daily

Boosts heart health ©The Times of India Eating pomegranate or drinking its juice daily may be great for your heart. A 2012 research on  'Pomegranate Protection against Cardiovascular Diseases ' revealed how consuming pomegranate can help lower blood pressure and protect your arteries by reducing oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. This means it helps your body fight off damage caused by harmful free radicals. The study also found that pomegranate juice may lower the chances of cholesterol build-up, prevent the formation of unhealthy fats in your blood vessels, and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis— which is a medical condition where your arteries become clogged and stiff. Protects the skin and slows down aging ​ Anaar or pomegranates are rich in antioxidants . And so, when consumed daily, pomegranates can help protect the skin from free radical damage, promote the formation of collagen and even reduce oxidative damage to the skin. This will make your skin look more ...

Liver saftey

  Dates with walnuts ©The Times of India It’s easy to assume dates are “too sweet” to be good. But what most don’t realise is that dates are rich in soluble fibre, a component that helps reduce fat accumulation in the liver by slowing down digestion and sugar absorption. Paired with walnuts, the combination turns powerful.Walnuts are one of the few plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which studies have linked to reduced liver inflammation and improved enzyme levels. A  study  even suggested that walnut intake is inversely associated with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).Together, dates and walnuts offer both sweetness and satiety, a snack that’s not only liver-friendly but also emotionally comforting. Just two dates with a small handful of walnuts, twice a week, can become a gentle act of self-care. Dark chocolate with nuts ©The Times of India Dark chocolate and liver health? Sounds like a stretch, but the truth lies in the polyphenols. High-quality dark ...